Roomies
Formed in 2019 by founding member Sosuke Oikawa, the band is now a four-piece neo-soul group following several member changes. Based in a house in Tokyo known as “Roomies House,” they regularly engage in jam sessions and recording activities. Their soulful, mellow vocals and refined sound―a fusion of soul, R&B, and pop―have been attracting widespread attention. In January 2025, they released their second album, ECHO. The tracks “Like This Before” and “Stay As You Are” were selected for heavy rotation on radio stations nationwide, and featured on numerous official playlists across streaming platforms, gaining recognition from listeners both in Japan and overseas.
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Synthesizer: Sosuke Oikawa
Formerly keyboardist for CICADA. Composer and live support member of claquepot and SHE IS SUMMER.He has worked in a wide range of fields including arrangements for KAF and Taiyo Matsuo as well as the sound design for BALMUDA products.
Guitar: Yuichiro Takahashi
At the age of 18, moved to Ireland where he spent his days playing in bars and performing at Sofar Sounds in Cork. He is sponsored by GOODNESS GUITARS, and has been performing as a live support member for Lefty Hand Cream, makakushe, Sachiko Aoyama, RIM, others.
Vocal: Kevin
Influenced by his mother, a Filipino singer, he grew up listening to Stevie Wonder
and Carol King. Began singing at the age of 10 under the influence of Michael Jackson. Co-wrote “Stay” (featuring ACO) on Seiho’s album, “CAMP”.
Piano: Wataru Saito
He has performed as a live support member and recording for Yuusuke, Yogee New Waves, Yoshimi Iwasaki amongst others. His music career began as a keyboardist for Tokyo Disney Sea’s Atmosphere Show.